The high pressure regulator in your CNG-equipped Express or Savana is a critical component that controls the flow of natural gas to your engine. If it leaks, it could cause a fire or explosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the regulator leaks while you're near an ignition source, such as a spark, it could ignite the gas and cause a fire or explosion, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty high pressure regulator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14321.
The CNG fuel system in your Chevrolet Express or GMC Savana Cargo van has a part called the fuel shut-off solenoid. This solenoid helps control the flow of fuel from the tank to the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the solenoid corrodes, it could cause a short circuit, leading to overheating. This could ignite a fire, especially when you're driving.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty solenoid assembly, fuel pump fuses, and adjust the wiring to prevent future problems. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. GM's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is FA13GM001. Owner's may contact GM Fleet Action Center at 1-800-353-3867.
Your 2012 Chevrolet Express, Suburban, GMC Savana, or Yukon XL HD vehicle has a potential issue with the steering gear pitman shaft, which is a critical part that helps steer your vehicle. This part may not be strong enough and could break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pitman shaft breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
GM will contact you and your local dealership will inspect the steering gear and replace the pitman shaft for free. This service will start on April 4, 2012.
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GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND SUBURBAN VEHICLES, AND GMC SAVANA AND YUKON XL HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY HARDENED AND COULD FRACTURE.
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IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 4, 2012.
The air bag in your front passenger seat is designed to deploy in a severe crash. However, in certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, the area above the air bag might not be strong enough to protect an unbelted passenger in a lower-impact crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving a heavy-duty van and you're not wearing a seatbelt, and you're sitting in the front passenger seat when you're in a crash, there's a higher chance you could get hurt because the air bag won't deploy as intended.
Free Fix
Your dealership will modify the passenger instrument panel to make it more protective, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
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In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14082.
Your vehicle's dual-stage air bag may not work properly in a severe frontal crash, which could leave you without extra protection.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy correctly, you're at a higher risk of getting hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
You'll receive a free repair from the dealership, where they'll install a new front passenger air bag at no cost to you.
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GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011. THE SECOND STAGE OF THE DUAL-STAGE AIR BAG WILL NOT INFLATE IN A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. ACCORDINGLY, THE AIR BAGS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
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AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIR BAG WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Original — Remedy
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GMC AT 1-800-462-8782 OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.
The wiring in your Express Cutaway or Savana Cutaway is the electrical pathway that powers the rear air conditioning and heating system. In some cases, if you leave the air conditioning off for a while, the exposed wiring can corrode and overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring overheats, it could cause a fire, which could result in serious damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your dealer will seal the wiring at the left side B-pillar to prevent overheating, and this repair will be done at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.
The fire extinguisher in your vehicle is a safety device that helps put out small fires. In affected 2009-2014 Silverado HD, Sierra HD, and 2009-2018 Express and Savana models, the extinguisher might not work properly or could even break apart, causing injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a fire and your extinguisher fails, you could get hurt or the fire could spread, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will provide a free replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde. You should contact Kidde to arrange for the new extinguisher, and the recall began on June 11, 2018.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
